Fire Contained on Yavuz Naz Ferry Near Marmara Island
A fire broke out aboard the Yavuz Naz ferry on July 13 while it was navigating waters off Marmara Island and carrying around 200 passengers.
Accidents & Emergencies
Korean Officer Honored with 2025 IMO Bravery Award
Officer Lee Tae-Young named recipient of the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his courageous actions in rescuing 12 fellow crew.
Star of the Seas Cuts Cádiz Stop Amid Ongoing Strike
Royal Caribbean changes its original plan to send its newest vessel, Star of the Seas, to the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz for its final outfitting
Fire Contained on LCT Lily Princess in Philippines Port
A fire broke out in the galley on the LCT Lily Princess, a cargo vessel docked at Sorcom Private Port in the Philippines, on Wednesday July 9th.
Fierce Storm Batters Split, Croatia With Hurricane Winds
July 8, a storm with hurricane-level winds struck Split, Croatia, bringing flooding, structural damage, and disruption to maritime operations.
Bulk Carrier Eternity C Attacked in Red Sea Waters
July 7, the Eternity C, a bulk carrier sailing under Liberian flag, came under attack in the Red Sea in assault involving fast boats and drones
Ammonia Leak Reported on Tanker at Ust-Luga Seaport
6 July, a minor release of liquid ammonia occurred during cargo loading aboard the Eco Wizard tanker at Ust-Luga port in Russia’s Leningrad Region
Explosion and Fire Aboard Tanker Fulda Near Kandla Port
Emergency on Sunday near India’s Kandla Port when Hong Kong-flagged product tanker experienced explosion and onboard fire during gas-freeing.
IDF Strikes Houthi Targets Across Yemen in Coordinated Raid
Between night of July 6 and morning of July 7 Israel Defense Forces carried out aerial assaults targeting Houthi-controlled sites throughout Yemen
Bulk Carrier Magic Seas Attacked Off Yemeni Coast
July 6th, Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas came under attack involving gunfire and missiles some 51 nautical miles SW of Al Hudaydah.
Fire Erupts on Decommissioned Tanker at Aliağa Yard
Fire broke out on July 3rd aboard a retired Libyan-flagged tanker which was undergoing dismantling at the Aliağa Shipbreaking Yard in Turkey
Two Sailors Charged by Singapore in Hafnia Nile Collision
Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority has charged two sailors in connection with the fatal collision involving the Hafnia Nile on July 19, 2024
Limpet Mine Fears Rise After Tanker Blasts in Mediterranean
String of explosions and suspected limpet mine attacks targeting commercial tankers in the Med raises fresh alarm over maritime security threats.
Russian Missile Strike Hits Odesa Port, Kills Two
A Russian ballistic missile struck Ukraine’s Odesa port region on July 3 resulting in two deaths and six injuries, according to official reports.
Oil Spill Contained at Uruguay's Punta Pereira Terminal
A small oil spill was reported on 2nd July at Uruguay's Punta Pereira Port Terminal during a fuel unloading operation involving a crude tanker.
Tugboat Sinks After Collision in Port of Barcelona
A tugboat named Cala Gullo sank in Spain’s Port of Barcelona on Monday, June 30, after it collided with a Malta-registered container vessel.
Explosion Leaves Crude Tanker Vilamoura Adrift off Libya
Crude oil tanker Vilamoura, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, experienced a onboard explosion about 80 nautical miles off the Libyan coast
Indian Navy Assists Tanker Fire in Gulf of Oman
On June 29, a fire broke out aboard the Yi Cheng 6, a Palau-flagged oil product tanker, while it was sailing through the Gulf of Oman.
Disney Dream Crew Rescues Child and Father Overboard
June 29, as the Disney Dream made its way back to Fort Lauderdale, a man-overboard alert was triggered after a girl fell from the ship’s deck.
Medical Emergency Forces Cruise Ship to Return to Ponce
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas made an unscheduled stop at the Port of Ponce on Wednesday after a passenger experienced a health crisis.